Phys.org May 20, 2020
According to a researcher in Australia mathematics is visible everywhere in nature, even where we are not expecting it. It can help explain the way galaxies spiral, a seashell curves, patterns replicate, and rivers bend. Some of his favorite connections between maths and beauty are Symmetry—but with a touch of surprise, Fractals: infinite and ghostly, Pi: an unknowable truth, A golden and ancient ratio, and A paradox closer to magic…read more. 2018 TEDx talk on The emotions of mathematicsÂ
The Golden Spiral is often used in photography to help photographers frame the image in an aesthetically pleasing way. Credit: Shutterstock